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Qatar and Switzerland Set for Group B Clash at Levi’s Stadium

The 2026 FIFA World Cup continues with a match between the host of the 2022 tournament and a Swiss side making its thirteenth appearance, broadcast nationally across North America.

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Where to watch Qatar vs. Switzerland live stream, TV channel, start time for World Cup Group B match
World Cup Group B fixture kicks off Saturday in San Francisco

Qatar and Switzerland are scheduled to meet in a Group B fixture at Levi’s Stadium in San Francisco on Saturday, June 13, with kickoff set for 3 p.m. ET. The match marks the third day of play at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which is expanding to 48 teams for the first time and is being co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

This encounter represents a significant return for Qatar, which is making its second World Cup appearance after hosting the 2022 tournament. Opposing them is Switzerland, a team with extensive international experience, making its thirteenth appearance at the finals and its sixth consecutive tournament. The group stage is described as relatively open, with analysts suggesting Switzerland holds an advantage, though Qatar must manage goal differential to remain competitive.

In the United States, the match will be broadcast nationally on Fox. Streaming options for English-language coverage include fubo, the Fox Sports app, and the Fox Sports website. New subscribers to fubo may access the service via a free trial, which provides access to live sports channels without a cable subscription.

Spanish-language coverage will be available on Telemundo and Universo. Viewers can stream these broadcasts via Peacock and the Telemundo App. Broadcast partners have indicated that English-language matches are expected across FOX and FS1, while Spanish-language coverage airs on Telemundo and Universo, available on DIRECTV and Peacock.

The 2026 World Cup runs from June 11 to July 19, featuring 104 matches across 16 host cities. The tournament began with the United States Men’s National Team securing a 4-1 victory over Paraguay at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, marking the first World Cup match on US soil since 1994. The final is scheduled for July 19 at New York-New Jersey Stadium, also known as MetLife Stadium.

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